Modular illumination systems
OwnerHarold A. Mooreinventor
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Abstract
Lighting systems are provided which may be modular in form. Components of the systems include light emitting modules having a plurality of light emitting elements such as an array of spaced apart surface mounted or through board light emitting diodes, a power input connected to the light emitting module, and a housing assembly structured to receive the module. The housing assembly includes an attachment member for securing the housing element to a mounting surface, and a face portion effective to allow passage of light from the array of light emitting elements to a region to be illuminated when the module is received by the housing assembly.
Claims20
A lighting system, comprising:
- a light emitting module including a plurality of light emitting diodes, wherein said light emitting diodes radiate a negligible amount of heat;
- a power input connector structured to provide electrical connection between a DC power source and the module;
- a housing assembly structured to contain the module, the housing assembly having a first terminal end and a second terminal end;
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- an end cap located on each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end, the end caps each including a socket entry cavity and the power input connectors being recessed within the socket entry cavity.
A method of illuminating a merchandise display using a DC power source comprising:
- placing a lighting system in a location suitable to illuminate said merchandise, the lighting system structured to utilize a DC power source and comprising
- a light emitting module including a plurality of light emitting diodes, wherein said light emitting diodes radiate a negligible amount of heat;
- a power input connector structured to provide electrical connection between a DC power source and the module;
- a housing assembly structured to contain the module, the housing assembly having a first terminal end and a second terminal end;
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- an end cap located on each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end, the end caps each including a socket entry cavity and the power input connectors being recessed within the socket entry cavity, connecting said lighting system to a DC power source and activating said lighting system to pass current through the light emitting diodes, thereby illuminating said merchandise.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.